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Bits and Bytes | News from the Food Movement - October 2015



In this newsletter >> The long anticipated federal election is just around the corner: its time for a final push for signatures for the Eat Think Vote campaign (sign and share the petition). On the election trail the food movement mobilized as never before and we have raised the profile of food insecurity across Canada and in Northern communities, the need for healthy school food and the lack of supports for new farmers, with candidates and voters alike. Four of the main political parties responded to the Eat Think Vote survey that they are in favour of national food policy. Together we have done great things, and today we need your support to build on this momentum to create a just, sustainable food system in Canada.
	Together we have done great things… help us on World Food Day to do many more! Our Eat Think Vote campaign has galvanized the food movement through more than 60 local events where federal candidates from all parties were invited to discus food policy. With only few days left until Election Day we need your support now more than ever. [Support Food Secure Canada]
	POLITICAL PARTIES ANSWER OUR EAT THINK VOTE QUESTIONNAIRE Food Secure Canada distributed a questionnaire to the five main political parties in September on the issues in our Eat Think Vote campaign. [Read more]
	EAT THINK VOTE EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS Canadians everywhere are showing there is more than one way you can Eat Think Vote for a better food system, and there were more than 60 events organized across the country. [Read More]
	next stepS for food policy in canada: join us for a collective think Join us on November 15th after FSC'S AGM for a stimulating conversation with food system leaders from across Canada to explore next steps for food policy and advocacy. Limited spaces, priority given to members. [Register Here]
	the future of food in the north Food insecurity in the North cannot be ignored. Read Andi's story about the importance of school gardens in Northern communities. [Read more ]
	the obstacles new farmers in canada are facing Many young Canadians want to get into farming, but becoming a farmer these days is not easy. Just ask Shannon Jones. Shannon and her partner Bryan faced an uphill battle to realize their dream of owning and operating their own organic farm. [Read more]
Open data and social economy Connexité Montreal, in collaboration with the Chantier de l’économie sociale, Open North and f. & co are launching their first cohort on food sovereignty. This cohort of citizens, community workers, programmers and social entrepreneurs will be accompanied over the next six months to hack open data to tackle today’s food issues. Do you see the potential for you or your organization to get involved? [Read more - text in French only]
		Upcoming Events: FSC's Annual General Meeting When: November 15th Where: Montreal, Quebec Coming on the heels of our first national election campaign, Eat Think Vote, people from across the country will reflect on what we accomplished and what we learned. [Click here to register] Changing the Menu Conference When: November 12th to 14th Where: Montreal, Quebec Changing the Menu, Canada's first-ever national school food conference, will take place in Montreal from November 12th to 14th. [Click here to register] "Soil: Our Common Ground", 2015 NFU Convention When: November 16th to 28th Where: London, Ontario “Soil: Our Common Ground” is the theme of this year’s National Farmers Union annual National Convention in London, Ontario, November 26 – 28, 2015. Registration is at the door. [Event details] VIEW COMPLETE EVENTS CALENDAR